Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:14
American Standard Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
Amplified® Bible
A gift in secret pacifies {and} turns away anger, and a bribe in the lap, strong wrath.
Contemporary English Version
A secret bribe will save you from someone's fierce anger.
Darby English Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
Good News Bible
If someone is angry with you, a gift given secretly will calm him down.
King James Version
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
New American Standard Bible
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
New International Version
A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.
New King James Version
A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe behind the back, strong wrath.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Revised Standard Version
A gift in secret averts anger; and a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Young's Literal Translation
A gift in secret pacifieth anger, And a bribe in the bosom strong fury.
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